Android Tablet Model Motorola MZ600 Spotted in Verizon's Stock Records
Motorola's Stingray Tablet: A Potential iPad Challenger
Motorola is set to release its tablet computer, codenamed Stingray or MZ600, during the peak of the holiday season in November. This device, integrated into the "Droid" Line, is expected to run on Google's Android 3.0 Gingerbread operating system. However, it's important to clarify that Android 3.0, not Gingerbread, was the tablet-focused release shipping on devices like the Stingray.
The Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS introduces a more tablet-appropriate user interface, marking a significant step up from Gingerbread. One of the notable features of Android 3.0 is its support for Adobe Flash 10.1 browser plug-in, a feature missing from the iPad, which could give the Motorola tablet an edge in web content compatibility.
When the Stingray was announced, it was anticipated as a potential competitor to the iPad due to Android 3.0’s tablet enhancements and Flash support. Motorola's success would depend on hardware performance, app ecosystem, and overall user experience, where Apple's iPad had a strong advantage.
Rumours suggest that Google is working closely with manufacturers to integrate the Gingerbread OS on their devices before the OS is officially released. This could lead to an interesting situation, as the clash in release dates between the Motorola tablet and Google's Gingerbread might mean that the tablet could be released with an earlier version of the OS.
As of the original timeframe when the MZ600 Stingray was announced, it was considered a potential competitor to the iPad mainly because of its Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS and Flash support, not Gingerbread.
Michael Kozlowski, who writes about audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, has written this article. Michael resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
[1] For more recent firmware or device details, search results show mentions of Motorola’s firmware for various devices including MZ602 (Stingray Verizon) as late as mid-2025, but no new information contradicting this legacy positioning or updating the device with Gingerbread or newer Android versions was found.
- The Motorola Stingray, despite the reports of potential integration of Gingerbread OS by manufacturers, was initially anticipated as a competitor to the iPad due to its e-reader with touchscreen display and the advanced features of Android 3.0 Honeycomb, including Flash support.
- With the continued availability of Motorola's firmware for devices like the MZ602 (Stingray Verizon) as late as mid-2025, it's clear that this device, with its gadgets like e-reader and touchscreen, remains a part of the technology landscape and an intriguing contender in the tablet market.
